December in a Flash, Part I of II

I want to thank you all for your prayers and thoughts regarding Nina… The short of the story at this point is that her chromosome test came back “normal” and we can focus on praying for her heart, which is a major issue to contend with still — we’re not out of the woods yet, but some of the scariest trees are already behind us. More about this in the entries to follow, I promise. For now I’ve got a lot of catching up to do, so we need to turn the clock back to the beginning of December! (I know, you’re not happy with that, sorry!)

NOTE: This entry will be moved shortly to its appropriate place chronologically.

December 4th, and Ian wakes up to a rude surprise! See this image larger.

“Wha?” See this image larger.

Snow! And like six inches of it, all at once! See this image larger.

Am I the only person that thinks there are miniature Marge Simpsons outside the window? See this image larger.

December 6th. Those breakdancing lessons are really paying off. See this image larger.

December 7th. That hat doesn’t fit anymore, silly! See this image larger.

December 17th. Ian’s daycare’s Christmas program… someday I’ll have video. I’m afraid you may not find it all that interesting, as Ian decided on the way to the concert that “I’m not gunna sing.” See this image larger.

December 18th. *Daddy, this present is flat. It can’t be any good.* See this image larger.

With the wily grace of an elephant, Ian attempts to pilfer somebody else’s cookie. Not yet, kiddo. See this image larger.

Story time! See this image larger.

During the book exchange, Ian managed to pick a Curious George book, which was great because he has been on a George kick lately. (He loves the books, not the TV show, believe it or not.) See this image larger.

*Nuthin’ up my sleeve…* See this image larger.

“CANDY!” See this image larger.

*More?* See this image larger.

Finally, Ian gets his cookie! See this image larger.